Qualifications and Performance

Research shows that hiring a person over qualified for a job does not mean they will perform better. At the same time it does not reduce the need for them to be trained in specialised skills. Accenture's Graduate Employment Surevy in 2013 stated that 63 per cent of respondents said they still needed training to do their jobs properly. Also rarely  do graduates come with all the skills that employers need. They still need training and do expect it from the ir employers. Lots of jobs are being unfilled because employers are expecting ready made candidates. Employers need to change their expectation for hiring graduates and focus on investing in training.

Action Points:

• Don't hire people who are over qualified for the job
• Train your new hires in the essential skills needed to do the job effectively
• Don't expect graduates to come with all the skills you need for the job

Source: CLO 2013 - Turning Potential Into Performance - Page 6